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Yankees, Angels Discussed Vernon Wells

The Angels have a few too many outfielders after signing Josh Hamilton, though they prefer to trade Kendrys Morales or Vernon Wells rather than Peter Bourjos or Mark Trumbo according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The Yankees discussed Wells with Anaheim at the Winter Meetings.

Wells, 34, has hit .222/.258/.409 in 791 plate appearances with the Angels over the last two seasons. He's owed $21MM in each of the next two seasons, and the Halos know they'll have to eat most of that to facilitate a trade. The Yankees are seeking a right-handed bat to complement their all-lefty outfield, though they still have interest in free agent Scott Hairston. Wells has hit .266/.312/.481 against southpaws these last two years.

Rosenthal says the Phillies and Rays are also possible fits for Wells, though the former is ramping up their pursuit of Cody Ross. Wells has a full no-trade clause but would likely waive it for a team offering more playing time.

I would rather let one of the minor league OF guys get a shot than have Wells on the team, even if it is for free.

If we don't have any OF in the minors that can step up and hit .222 and get on base at a .258 clip we are in more trouble than we think the next couple years. Thats what Wells has done the last two years.

I would rather let one of the minor league OF guys get a shot than have Wells on the team, even if it is for free.

If we don't have any OF in the minors that can step up and hit .222 and get on base at a .258 clip we are in more trouble than we think the next couple years. Thats what Wells has done the last two years.

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Wells is another hasbeen. They are shopping Granderson. Wouldn't it be easier if they acquired a young CF like Bourgos to aid with that 189 salary cap nex year? Cashman seems to favor guys that are 6 years past their prime